Discovering space

Teaches children about the stars and galaxies found in the universe, describing the different types of stars and how they are made, what scientists believe created galaxies, how stars and galaxies are studied and other related topics.

Discusses the sun's surface, formation, mythology, and eclipses; how it sustains life; and how it is studied by astronomers.

Presents facts on Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, describes the surface of each, and discusses missions to explore them.

Explains how comets and asteroids form, what they are made of, and how they are studied by astronomers, and presents facts on specific comets, asteroids, and meteorites.

Photographs, diagrams, and illustrations describe the four planets that are the farthest from the sun including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.